Crunchyroll and Gonzo to Simulcast Linebarrels of Iron

San Francisco, CA and Tokyo, Japan (October 3, 2008) – Online media
distribution leader Crunchyroll, and GDH will provide anime mecha fans a
rare treat as the visually spectacular LINEBARRELS OF IRON (鉄のラインバレ
ル) will be streamed and available for download-to-own simultaneously as
each episode is launched on Japanese television weekly starting with episode
one (1) on October 3, 2008 at 12:45 pm PST. More information can be found at
www.crunchyroll.com .

Kun Gao, CEO of Crunchyroll states, “Crunchyroll has such a huge community
of anime mecha fans that we anticipate a huge reception from our members for
this visually spectacular title. Additional benefits of a simulcast of the
title include increasing the attention of the brand on an international
level as well as curbing illegal piracy activities.”

“The story within the original comic of LINEBARRELS OF IRON consists of
exciting battle scenes and fascinating stories of each character. I have put
special value on that point when creating the animation of LINEBARRELS OF
IRON. I am always trying to find out how I can show cool & coquettish
mecha-battle scenes by showing sharp sense of speed & presence, and by
including ponder-able action scenes into the animation. I just hope this
anime will be a fun entertainment for fans to watch. I am aiming high for
beautiful, cool, but cute mecha-animation! I just hope people will enjoy
it!”, exclaims 2008 Anime Expo® Guest of Honor and LINEBARRELS OF IRON
director Masamitsu Hidaka.

Title Synopsis:
Fourteen-year-old Kouichi Hayase's life has always been a mediocre one, if
not dismal. However, those days of being bullied by classmates and escaping
to a fantasy of being a hero are put to an end when a certain “accident”
bestows on him a girl and a gigantic humanoid robot called “LINEBARREL.” The
extraordinary power that Kouichi obtains puts him and everything around him
on a sudden rollercoaster ride of battles, intrigues and friendship! During
the course of his adventure, the boy starts to learn what life has to offer;
he meets new friends, bids farewell to the old ones, but most of all he now
has considerable responsibilities and is forced to confront the world around
him.

About GDH K.K.
GDH is a globally-focused Japanese media company founded in February 2000.
The group produces cutting edge entertainment for teens and young adults
through its GONZO animation brand. Kids and family product is distributed
through the GONZO FILMS and GONZINO brands.
GDH is a world leader in content development targeting both domestic and
international audiences with Japan's trend-setting animation culture and,
usually, GDH controls licensing management and international distribution
for the content it produces.

About Crunchyroll
Headquartered in San Francisco, California – Crunchyroll is hailed as a
leading online entertainment brand with the largest international online
community and destination focused on Asian entertainment including anime,
drama, music in addition to electronic entertainment and auto content.
Crunchyroll's distribution channel and partnership program delivers content
to over four million passionate fans worldwide. Crunchyroll is funded by the
premiere group Venrock. More information can be found at its website
http://www.crunchyroll.com.

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